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| Metric | DSers: Dropship+AliExpress+AI | Gather: Refer a Friend |
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| Rating | 4.9 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 5.2k | 16 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 3 tiers | 2 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | 2 | — |
| Review velocity (30d) | 84 new | — |
| Languages | 6 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Oct 2018 | Jun 2016 |
DSers: Dropship+AliExpress+AI and Gather: Refer a Friend are evenly matched on rating (4.9★ vs 5.0★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow. Pricing entry tiers: DSers: Dropship+AliExpress+AI at Free plan available, Gather: Refer a Friend at Free plan available. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (apps, orders, integrations) varies. DSers: Dropship+AliExpress+AI has the larger user base (5,181 reviews vs 16), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Gather: Refer a Friend's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort of orders for 7-14 days before committing. The data tables below show the per-feature breakdown — for most merchants the deciding factor will be a single integration or workflow detail that's hard to compare from listing pages alone. This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Shopify App Store listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: DSers: Dropship+AliExpress+AI audit • Gather: Refer a Friend audit
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| dropshipping | #3 | Not ranked |
| amazon dropshipping | #17 | Not ranked |
| form for dropshipping | #24 | Not ranked |
| product matcher | Not ranked | #62 |
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| Signal | DSers | Gather |
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| Average rating | 4.9 ★ (5.2k) | 5.0 ★ (16) |
| Rating distribution | 598% 40% 30% 20% 11% | 5— 4— 3— 2— 1— |
| Reviews · last 7 days | +20 | — |
| Reviews · last 30 days | +84 | — |
| Reviews · last 90 days | +358 | — |
Both DSers: Dropship+AliExpress+AI and Gather: Refer a Friend offer paid plans only. DSers: Dropship+AliExpress+AI starts at Free plan available; Gather: Refer a Friend starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
DSers: Dropship+AliExpress+AI (4.9★, 5,181 reviews) and Gather: Refer a Friend (5.0★, 16 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. DSers: Dropship+AliExpress+AI fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Gather: Refer a Friend is the call if you need the higher-rated option. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store marketplace. DSers: Dropship+AliExpress+AI has more onboarding documentation maturity (5,181 reviews vs 16), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
DSers: Dropship+AliExpress+AI typically suits established stores with steady traffic based on its review-base composition (5,181 reviews). Gather: Refer a Friend aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (16 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
I am new to drop shipping and after multiple attempts on my own I had great assistance from beginning to end with their customer service. We are back in business. Thank you Sia. ATT. MTN
very good
David resolved the password issues I had with DSers quickly. I received a wonderful customer service from your rep. I am indeed very grateful.
best app for dropshipping
Colleen was able to resolve my order issue quickly. Customer support is always efficient.
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Migration support varies by app and category. DSers: Dropship+AliExpress+AI and Gather: Refer a Friend both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Gather: Refer a Friend" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
